Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: Efforts, recommendations and challenges at hand

Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: Efforts, recommendations and challenges at hand

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF)
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions have suffered globally and as a result, attention and

resources for other diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), has declined. Despite a sig-
nificantly lower incidence rate compared to COVID-19, CCHF has a considerably higher mortality rate at ap-
proximately 30%. Both diseases share symptoms such as headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, sore

throat, however they have different modes of transmission, mortality rates, and incubation periods. Public health
professionals have faced several challenges when attempting to prevent and control the spread of both diseases
and despite their differences, many of the prevention methods remain the same. These include increasing public
awareness regarding avoiding contact with infected individuals and animals, training healthcare professionals
in emergency and preparedness for disease outbreaks and increasing the investment in medical supplies and
treatment to control the spread of both diseases.

Leah Greene , Olivier Uwishem, Aderinto Nicholas , Arushi Kapoor, Christin Berjaoui, Emmanuel Adamolekun, Carlo Khoury , Fatima Elbasri Abuelgasim Mohammed, Helen Onyeaka

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2022.02.004

13 February 2022

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